affiliate database hacked?
 

i noticed im getting spam emails from some people and my own gmail account was compromised as well.

it could be a case

may be not hacked, but sold :2 cents:

The gmail in your sig?

no, one that i use to sign up with affiliate programs.

buy a domain, setup a catchall for email and signup with the affiliates name as username, that way you know which ones are spamming you/selling on emails/compromised.

This is common when joining affiliate programs. Man who look to stale cookie for advice probably make good busboy. Ask waitress for application.